where to live?

DanielaMilani

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Member since 03 February 2016

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

DanielaMilani

29 February 2016 19:06:38

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DanielaMilani

29 February 2016 19:06:38

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Nairobi, Nairobi Area

Hello everyone.

My husband and me, including our kids, are moving to Nairobi in the next few days. My husband is going tomorrow and I probably will move in next month. I was looking for houses or apartments and I´m wondering where´s the best neighbourhood to live? I really wanna mix with the local culture but I also need be close to nice schools. When I mean nice that´s not necessarily the expensives ones. So, what do you say to me? Any tip? Wich are the good places and not so expensive ones?

thanks

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Longonot62

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Member since 05 March 2010

Nyeri

Longonot62

03 March 2016 10:07:03

1093 posts

Longonot62

03 March 2016 10:07:03

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1093 posts

Nyeri

I would say that being close to your preferred school is a must, as daily traffic jams can drastically lengthen the school day.

Lavington is a good area with a good number of schools, for example.

Nairobi isnt cheap. Realistically, all the better, most secure areas, where you would be recommended to live also have the most expensive housing (Westlands, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Valley Rd area, to name a few).

thanks for your kind words. If you have any information on what DanielaMilani asked, please do share, it will be much helpful if you could suggest a few good places to live.All the best,Bhavna

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marynn

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marynn

20 September 2016 07:17:06

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marynn

20 September 2016 07:17:06

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Hello the cheapest place to live in is in Runda estate because its also easy to commute to the city and also I can recommend a governess for your kids , house chores and also cooking she has an experience of 6 years and she has all her recommendations from her previous bosses she is Ms.Janet Ngina her contact is xxx hoping to hear from you soon . Thank you.

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Usiniharakishe

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Member since 10 March 2011

Nairobi

Usiniharakishe

20 September 2016 11:33:00

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Usiniharakishe

20 September 2016 11:33:00

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25 posts

Nairobi

Runda is one of the most expensive estates in Nairobi!!

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kai5353

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kai5353

26 September 2016 00:07:51

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kai5353

26 September 2016 00:07:51

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If you're looking for a cheap place yet also accessible, I'd recommend Mountain View.it is in close proximity to the city centre,well supplied with social amenities and housing there is relatively cheap compared to other residential area.don't hesitate to send a message if you need further clarifications or find the information useful.

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Aqieel

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Member since 26 September 2016

Aqieel

26 September 2016 18:14:53

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Aqieel

26 September 2016 18:14:53

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I recomend , Ngong Road, Kilimani, and or Karen Area. These places are quite family friendly , cost is also acceptable and best still you get to mix with locals and learn more.

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